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Tuesday In Depth: May 15, 2012

  • 9:20 a.m.

    How tweens behave online

    With the rise of social media, it's harder than ever to keep an eye on a kid's activities online. There are now sites that work to help parents stay involved with their tweens' online lives by creating kid-tested, mother-approved social media outlets.

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  • 10:20 a.m.

    How will China influence 2012 election?

    The U.S. foreign policy regarding China will likely be a major issue in the 2012 race. The country holds America's debt and multinational companies are expanding there, yet it has a vexing human rights history.

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  • 11:20 a.m.

    Augusten Burroughs on 'This is How'

    Trying to get over every past trauma, fear, hang-up, obsession and hurdle in your life? Just ask author Augusten Burroughs. He'll join us to talk about his new collection of essays.

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